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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Professional, Electrical Engineer with a Protective Relaying emphasis for our Denver, CO office. The ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location in the United States will be considered (please note in the application questions where you prefer to be located). Be involved in projects with our Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection (ESSP) team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management – anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.
The successful applicant will have a direct role in the design, engineering, and studies of protection systems for equipment on the bulk power system. This includes the protection of substations, transmission lines, generators, renewables, industrial, and distribution systems.
Your Impact:
Candidates for this role will have familiarity, experience, or possibly even expertise with some of the items listed below. However, candidates are not required to have expertise or experience in all these areas. A willingness to learn in areas where you do not have experience and to teach others in areas where you do have experience is essential to being successful on our team.
- Protective Relaying: Symmetrical component analysis, protection philosophy development, relay settings, and integration with SCADA systems.
- Protection Analyses: Electrical model development, short circuit, time-current coordination, arc flash, NERC compliance, and event analysis
- Leadership: Lead teams on client projects to meet the scope, schedule, and budget. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Data Acquisition: Support infrequent onsite site visits to collect data and able to discuss project specifics at appropriate technical level for clients.
- Industry Standards: Working knowledge or awareness of applicable industry practices for protection as outlined in IEEE, ANSI, or NERC PRC standards.
- Organized: Flexibility to support a variety of project schedules to meet client needs and able to prioritize responsibilities effectively.
- Applicable software: AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, CAPE, SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD
- Applicable hardware: SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB, Beckwith, RTDS
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).
- 7+ years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer executing deliverables for Protective Relaying projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preference will be given to applicants with a proven history of completing similar projects in a consulting environment.
- Preference may be given to engineers with commissioning and testing experience, or strong skills in protecting equipment at high voltages (69kV and higher).
- Preference is also given to applicants with experience mentoring others and a willingness to do so.
Disclaimer:
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $115,200yr - $195,800yr
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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INTRODUCTION
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Professional, Electrical Engineer with a Protective Relaying emphasis for our Denver, CO office. The ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location in the United States will be considered (please note in the application questions where you prefer to be located). Be involved in projects with our Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection (ESSP) team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management – anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.
The successful applicant will have a direct role in the design, engineering, and studies of protection systems for equipment on the bulk power system. This includes the protection of substations, transmission lines, generators, renewables, industrial, and distribution systems.
Your Impact:
Candidates for this role will have familiarity, experience, or possibly even expertise with some of the items listed below. However, candidates are not required to have expertise or experience in all these areas. A willingness to learn in areas where you do not have experience and to teach others in areas where you do have experience is essential to being successful on our team.
- Protective Relaying: Symmetrical component analysis, protection philosophy development, relay settings, and integration with SCADA systems.
- Protection Analyses: Electrical model development, short circuit, time-current coordination, arc flash, NERC compliance, and event analysis
- Leadership: Lead teams on client projects to meet the scope, schedule, and budget. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Data Acquisition: Support infrequent onsite site visits to collect data and able to discuss project specifics at appropriate technical level for clients.
- Industry Standards: Working knowledge or awareness of applicable industry practices for protection as outlined in IEEE, ANSI, or NERC PRC standards.
- Organized: Flexibility to support a variety of project schedules to meet client needs and able to prioritize responsibilities effectively.
- Applicable software: AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, CAPE, SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD
- Applicable hardware: SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB, Beckwith, RTDS
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).
- 7+ years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer executing deliverables for Protective Relaying projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preference will be given to applicants with a proven history of completing similar projects in a consulting environment.
- Preference may be given to engineers with commissioning and testing experience, or strong skills in protecting equipment at high voltages (69kV and higher).
- Preference is also given to applicants with experience mentoring others and a willingness to do so.
Disclaimer:
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $115,200yr - $195,800yr
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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Frame your credentials around infrastructure sectors
WSP's business development work sits at the intersection of engineering and client advisory. Tailor your resume to show experience winning or managing consulting engagements in infrastructure, environmental services, or government contracting, not just general sales.
Target WSP's regional offices strategically
WSP staffs business development roles by geography and sector. Research which regional office leads the practice area you're targeting, and direct your application there rather than applying to a generic national posting.
Clarify your visa category before final interviews
Australian citizens should confirm E-3 eligibility early. WSP sponsors both H-1B and E-3 for this function, and E-3 avoids the lottery entirely, which can matter when a hiring manager is weighing timeline risk against a competing domestic candidate.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by sponsorship type
Not every WSP posting specifies which visa categories are supported. Search for Business Development Professional openings at WSP on Migrate Mate to surface roles where sponsorship is confirmed and filter by the visa type that fits your situation.
Understand how LCA filing affects your start date
WSP must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting your H-1B petition to USCIS. LCA certification typically takes seven business days, so factor that into any negotiated start date during the offer stage.
Document client-facing wins in quantifiable terms
WSP's business development hiring process assesses your ability to grow revenue and manage key accounts. Prepare a portfolio showing named contract wins, pipeline value grown, or client retention outcomes before you reach the final-round interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Business Development Professionals?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Business Development Professionals. Because H-1B cap-subject petitions are subject to an annual lottery, timing matters. If you're already on an existing H-1B with another employer, a transfer to WSP bypasses the lottery entirely. Australian citizens can also pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and can be processed directly at a U.S. consulate.
How do I apply for Business Development Professional jobs at WSP?
Applications go through WSP's careers portal, where you can filter by role type and location. Before applying, confirm the posting supports visa sponsorship, as not all roles specify this clearly. Migrate Mate lists open Business Development Professional positions at WSP with sponsorship details surfaced, which makes it easier to identify the right postings before you invest time in a full application.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Business Development Professionals?
WSP sponsors H-1B and E-3 visas most commonly for this function, along with TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals and F-1 OPT for recent graduates in business or related fields. For candidates pursuing permanent residence, WSP has supported EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, which typically follows a period of full-time employment and involves PERM labor certification through the DOL.
What qualifications does WSP expect for Business Development Professional roles?
WSP generally looks for candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, environmental science, or a related field, paired with direct experience managing or expanding client accounts in consulting or professional services. Roles that involve specialty occupation status for H-1B purposes require a degree specifically tied to the position's duties, so a generalist sales background without a relevant degree can complicate the sponsorship case.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take when joining WSP?
Timeline depends on your visa type. E-3 processing at an Australian consulate typically takes two to four weeks after the employer completes the LCA. H-1B transfers for candidates already holding H-1B status can move faster, sometimes within a few weeks with USCIS premium processing. Cap-subject H-1B petitions follow the annual October 1 start date, so a lottery selection in April means you'd start no earlier than October.